Our friends at the City of San Luis Obispo Utilities Department have put together a few tips that we can all keep in mind while preparing for El Niño:
We are well into the rainy season but it’s never too late to prepare for major storm events. In anticipation of the highly publicized El Niño, the City has gone through extensive preparation making sure public highways, streets, bridges, storm drains and public buildings have been maintained and are ready. As a property owner or tenant, consider taking some additional steps to help keep your family and property safe:
1. Fix your leaks
2. Clean out gutters and downspouts
3. Make sure your yard drains properly to prevent unwanted pooling
4. Turn off automatic sprinklers
5.Loosen compacted soil to help aid water absorption
6. Secure items such as fences, furniture and plants
7. Have materials on hand to divert water
In case of flooding in the area, always remember to keep your car fueled and know safe routes – by car and by foot – from your office or home to high, safe ground. Take the time to place important documents on a thumb drive or in the cloud and put together an emergency supply kit to have on hand, just in case.
